Author: RUETHER, ROSEMARY RADFORD.
Title: Mary - The Feminine Face of the Church.
Description: London: SCM, 1979. "This brilliantly simple and lucid book describes the background and significance of devotion to Mary. Beginning with worship of the ancient mother goddesses and the idea of Israel as God's bride, it shows the contribution the Bible makes to the development of feminine religious imagery. It then goes on to examine Mary's role in the church and the advantages and disadvantages associated with it in the modern world." Pp.74, owner's name to front free endpaper. Paperback, slight sunning to spine and top front edge. G+.

Keywords: Radford Ruether Mary Feminine Face Church Bible Ancient Goddess Gods Bride Mother Jesus Femininity New Eve Perpetual Virgin Grace Goodness Protestant Catholic Culture 42737 Mary


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